Looking for good recommendations for a Baltic Porter Yeast. Looking for something reasonably neutral. I've seen everything from German lager strains to Irish ale recommended in recipes. I have a hard time fermenting below 62F, negating most of the lager strains. The OG will likely be fairly high 1.090 to 1.10. Any ideas?

I agree with the San Fransisco Lager Yeast, but also think about 1056 or 1007. They both ferment very clean, and I have heard of a couple people using them to make mock lagers at cooler fermentation temps (60-65).

I agree with the San Fransisco Lager Yeast, but also think about 1056 or 1007. They both ferment very clean, and I have heard of a couple people using them to make mock lagers at cooler fermentation temps (60-65).

I vote for 1007 in that situation. You can even run it as low as 52-55.

Gordon strong even said the SF lager yeast fermented around 62 was his secret weapon for Baltic Porters.

That being said my fav Baltic Porter yeast is WLP885 Zurich Lager fermented around 48 degrees, but if I had trouble keeping a cooler ferm temp Id go for SF lager. Keep in mind that Baltic Porters are a high gravity brew and you will experience more of a natural temp increase since the yeast will be very busy. 4 degrees c an easily become 10 in a Baltic Porter, so if you have trouble with a standard ale at 62 you may hard pressed to keep a Baltic Porter that cool. Luckily SF lager stays pretty clean at the warmer temps in my experience!

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Jason-Head Brewer, Brewtus Brewers in the Shenango Valley. Hopefully opening a brewpub/nano brewery in the next couple years.

Another recommendation not already listed here is Wyeast #1187-Ringwood Ale. Although it can be a rather "persnickety" strain, it can produce a rather exceptional Baltic Porter. I recommend using a slurry from a previous batch & then fermenting as close to 65°F as possible.

sometimes i forget that people have local homebrew stores when i make my suggestions. down here in mississippi, ordering liquid yeast during the hot months (about 9 per year) can be pretty touch and go.